John Abdo

John Abdo (1955 or 1956 – August 9, 2022) was an American health and fitness coach, businessman, nutritionist, motivational speaker and a TV personality.[1][2][3] He was a strength and conditioning coach for numerous U.S. Olympic team athletes for the 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 Olympic Games.[4] Abdo was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007 for his work in the field of health and fitness.[5] He authored several books on fitness, motivation and health.[6][7]

John Abdo
Born1955 or 1956
Died(2022-08-09)August 9, 2022 (aged 66)
Marina del Rey, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Health and fitness expert, businessman, nutritionist, and motivational speaker
AwardsNational Fitness Hall of Fame (2007)
Websitewww.johnabdo.com

Death

Abdo died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 66.[8]

References
  1. "John Abdo". Healthy.net. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. "John Abdo | Life Extension Magazine". LifeExtension.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  3. Mateo, Ashley (July 5, 2018). "WTF Is The AB Doer 360 And Could It Possibly Work?". Women's Health. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  4. Runner's World. Rodale, Inc. January 2007. p. 35. ISSN 0897-1706.
  5. "Hall of Fame Inductees". National Fitness Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  6. Abdo, John (May 1, 1997). Body Engineering (1st ed.). New York, NY: Perigee Trade, Berkley Publishing Group. ISBN 0399522948. ISBN 978-0399522949.
  7. Hess, Henry M.; Farrell, Tiffany (2008). The Perfect Menopause: 7 Steps to the Best Time of Your Life. Rochester, New York: Greenleaf Book Group, Westfall Park Publishing Group. p. 140. ISBN 978-1-60402-935-2.
  8. Caruso III, Anthony (August 10, 2022). "Olympic Athlete Strength and Conditioning Coach John Abdo has passed away". The Capital Sports Report. Retrieved August 11, 2022.


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